The meteorological and weather forecasting systems market is estimated
at $1.43 billion in 2014 and is expected to register a CAGR of 4.10% to
reach $1.82 billion by 2020

This report provides a brief analysis of emerging products in this
market, trending technologies, and highlights the key drivers and
restraints of the market. Factors such as growing concern for safety and
security, increasing military demand for regular weather updates, and
technological advancements in the field of meteorology are expected to
drive this market in future.

Weather forecasting involves prediction of atmospheric conditions at a
specific time for the given location and time. Such forecasting systems
require a combination of computer models, observations, and knowledge of
historic weather trends and patterns. With the help of these methods,
reasonable, and accurate forecasts of weather conditions can be
predicted.

Weather forecasting systems are also used in air traffic control as
these forecasts are important for safe landing and take-off. Automated
weather stationsare used at airports for collecting atmospheric data.
Weather buoys are used for collecting weather and ocean data. They are
used for providing aid during emergency response to chemical spills
legal proceedings, and engineering design.

Growing concern for safety and security, increasing military demand for
regular weather updates, increasing demand for air traffic control, and
technological advancements in the field of meteorology are expected to
drive this market in future. However, the fluctuation in the prices of
equipment and high operational cost of weather systems are expected to
become the restraining factors for this market.

The military operations are affected by factors such as lightning,
strong winds, flooding, extreme temperatures, or thick fog. These
factors can severely impact the ability to conduct peacetime operations
in a safe and effective manner for military personnel. A good
understanding of weather is very important to execute military missions
successfully. Advanced weather forecasting systems such as automated
weather station, weather radars, and weather satellite systems are more
efficient in delivering regular weather updates to the military.

Given the technological advancements, it is now possible to monitor
weather prediction on portable devices such as smart phones. Many
companies are entering into joint ventures, forming strategic alliances,
and pursuing partnership to align their unique capability for the
development of meteorological and weather forecasting instruments. For
instance, Sutron Corporation (U.S.) acquired Sabio Instruments (U.S.) to
provide meteorologists with unique end-to-end solutions to develop new
market segments and opportunities in retrieving signals and information
from satellites and broadcasting it through information systems.

This report describes the analysis and forecast of the rising market.
The market has been segmented on the basis of application, system type,
equipment, and region. The report highlights the aspects that will drive
and restrain the market. It also discusses the major industry and
technology trends in the market.